Travel Careers

A travel career that means more.

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When you travel with Ascension, you open the door to a national healthcare organization that includes more than 90 sites of care and 99,000 associates. Here you'll join a team unified by one goal and one Mission: Answering God's call to bring health, healing and hope to all. Find your next traveling career adventure by applying today.

Our associate travel program

How it Works

Ascension’s travel assignments range from 8 to 13 weeks. We'll match you with your next assignment based on your preferences and availability, so you can focus on enjoying each opportunity to the fullest.

Program Requirements

Before starting your assignment, you'll need all licensure and certifications relevant to your travel assignment location. You may need 1 to 2 years of prior experience for some assignments.

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Program Perks

We offer competitive pay, a tax-free living stipend and premium benefits you (and your family members) can opt in to. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow your career within a common culture.

A travel career with purpose

Join a team committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all. Find your next travel opportunity by connecting with our talent team today.

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Hear from our associates

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Why do you choose Ascension?

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Abbie

Travel Nurse, RN

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Why do you choose Ascension?

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Jeff

Travel Nurse, RN

Why do you choose Ascension?

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Mary

Travel Nurse, RN

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Frequently asked questions

Full time hours - 36 hours or more depending on the position.

Yes, we offer up to 2 weeks off for benefited positions and up to 4 weeks off for non-benefited positions.

We want to empower associates to make their own choices when it comes to travel arrangements, therefore Travel associates are responsible for booking their own travel. Ascension offers discounts for housing and travel expenses through several select vendors. We provide resources and support as needed.

We will provide reimbursement for up to 3 additional state licenses. We will reimburse for BLS, ACLS certification and these are offered via Ascension myLearning. Any certification that is required, we would pay you for your time.

If you are a current external traveler, you are able to work at your current location if a need is still available. We do not allow core staff to convert and remain at their current location.

We ask each applicant to list their top three choices; however, we cannot guarantee a particular Ascension location as it's dependent upon where the needs are. We work with you on assignment selection based on availability.

All associate travelers will do a one-time virtual Google Classroom orientation when they start the program. This includes up to 13 hours paid. Competency packets will also be included during your first assignment. Point- of-care testing and a site-specific checklist will be completed for each care site when you arrive for your assignment. The site will provide up to 2 days of orientation to the unit.

Yes, it is possible depending on need. Our goal is to have clinicians travel to multiple locations outside of a 50 mile radius. Stipend eligibility and rates will differ depending on local contracts vs. full travel contracts.

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